Grim down....

[grim]

Well today I learned a hard lesson. Don't underestimate the power of your front break and just when you think you know what a car is going to do your wrong.


I was heading down 25 around 4:25 was in the far left lane on the right side of the lane about to change lanes so checked behind me all clear check my right side and there was a car in the right lane but had plenty of room for me to get over. begin to change lanes when the car in the lane I was going over too for whatever reason slams on his break and starts moving into my lane the car directly in front of me panics and slams his breaks leaving me trapped. I didn't have enough time or space between me and the car in front of me to lean to the left into the shoulder and no room to lane split so I grabbed the front brake. Giving the distance I had between me and the car I grabbed the brake too hard and too quick in a panic. End result the bike shot the rear end all the way up and shot me foreword onto the street I landed face first and the bike followed landing directly on my back. I looked up only to see the two cars take off which means there was no traffic jam that forced them to hit their brakes. With the bike lying on top of me I did a pushup to roll it off of my back and pushed it onto my leg. the people behind me stopped without hitting me thankfully and very kindly came over and removed the bike from my leg. As soon as it was off my leg I jumped up and pushed my bike onto the shoulder. Inspected my body and the bike the bike started right up and looked like all of the damage was cosmetic with the exception of my right foot peg was broken off. Everyone asked me if I was ok I said yes and they all got in their cars and drove off. Nobody called 911 or anything so I took a few deep breaths and rode home.


Upon getting closer to home is when the adrenaline wore off and when the pain set in. Left wrist is definitely sprained and my tailbone is bruised pretty good but that's it.

Motorcycle damage: broken mirror, both foot pegs broken, front fairing busted up pretty good, and tail fairing has a minor crack.

My helmet didnt get a single scratch on it jacket very minor damage, gloves took a huge impact and saved my hands, and knees had very minor scratches wore jeans I'm sure pants would have been much better.


All in all I got pretty lucky i know the outcome would have been much worst if I had hit either one of the cars. I'm not sure if I would have had enough room to stop if I hadn't grabbed the brake so hard but it was a split second thing and my reaction was to grab the brake quickly and get the bike to stop.

Sucks it happened but I know what I did wrong and I will learn from this incident. Going to take it easy get the bike fixed and will be back on two soon. I'm just glad I had gear and that the people behind me were being good drivers.

[Jesterbass21]

Oh my god man that sucks I am sorry to hear that. we were all wondering why you didnt show up to the meet and greet I guess this is a damn good reason.

[tecknojoe]

damn good reason.

? the bike still worked





i keed. glad ur alright

[BlueRanger]

Glad you're ok man. At what speeds was the traffic moving? That's pretty lucky that was all the damage there was.

[rfranks303]

That fuckin sucks bro. Before the grim bashing begains I wanna say your a good rider and a good dude. If there is anything I can do to help out don't be affraid to ask.

[Vellos]

My helmet didnt get a single scratch on it

Sorry to hear. Might want to get a new helmet...

http://www.shok-spotr.com/helmet_sensor_images/damage_B.gif

[stubbicatt]

Glad you are ok. Good on you for gear.

[JKOL]

Glad you are ok.

[Jmetz]

Sorry to hear grim. As previously stated, at least you're relatively ok. Take it easy and heal up man.

[OUTLAWD]

damn man...glad you are "OK"...you will def get more sore in the coming days

[madvlad]

Damn bro, glad it wasnt worse man. Get checked out by a doc man just to be safe

[Clovis]

I'm glad you're still with us!!

[Ezzzzy1]

Gangsta shit! Sucks that neither of the cars looked back. Anytime I get pinched or jammed up one of the first things I do is check my rear view. Glad you are alive man...

Feather that front break a little more and you would have rolled out a perfect stoppie! Everyone would have shit their pants to watch someone avoid an accident like that :lol:

Put the $30 you owe me into your bike!

Edit: AND WEAR THE PANTS YOU BOUGHT FROM ME!!!!

[bornwildnfree]

OMG I'm glad you're ok! That sucks and those fuckers deserve an ass kicking.

[DemonRider]

Glad your alright,, take care ;)

[Nooch]

Damn dude, that sucks! Hope you're back in the canyons soon! Sorry for the bad luck but glad you're alright!!!

[AOK303]

Oi no good bro glad your ok, oi the traffic on 25 lately has been retarded and very odd, i almost had an rtd bus turn two lanes and slam into me by the 6 on ramp

[grim]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone my tailbone is feeling pretty sore today but i wrapped my wrist up last night and it feels better today. Here are some pics of the damage on my bike. They wont be there for long parts are already being sourced.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h54/irishrussianpunk/bike/photo-10.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h54/irishrussianpunk/bike/photo-11.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h54/irishrussianpunk/bike/photo-12.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h54/irishrussianpunk/bike/photo-14.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h54/irishrussianpunk/bike/photo-13.jpg

[Nooch]

I like how your signature line gets real-time updates! :D

[Darth Do'Urden]

I got nothin' beyond wishing you a speedy recovery (both physically and mechanically). Though the repairs look pretty straight forward, I'm totally down for comin' over and helping you wrench...even if that simply means sharing a couple of good brews and shootin' the breeze.

Seriously...I'd love to help.

[cbrjohnny]

good to hear your ok! i hate the highways.... over caffeinated, distracted texters doing 70mph everywhere... very dangerous!

[Cornfed]

Thanks for sharin ur get-off in detail. We can all learn from each others experiences. It goes without saying but if u need a hand putting anything back together just holler. Glad ur in one piece brotha.

[longrider]

Glad you're OK!! Your wrist sounds like what I did to me ankle once, I was sure I had sprained it in a wreck but when I got up the next morning I was fine. I still saw the doctor but everything checked out

[longrider]

Feather that front break a little more and you would have rolled out a perfect stoppie! Everyone would have shit their pants to watch someone avoid an accident like that :lol:


On a funny note I did that once! Merging on to I25 the car ahead of me was accelerating to merge and I looked over my shoulder to find my space. When I looked ahead again the car had decided to stop at the end of the ramp. Hit the brakes and stopped with no problem, I didn't get that high so I didn't even realize what I was doing until I let off the brakes and the rear wheel came back down

[Sean]

When will the nOObs stop crashing? Suck it up and stop your bitching.

Just kidding. Bummer to hear this, Sean. Glad you're okay and that the bike faired fairly well. It could have been much worse. Let me know if you need anything. :up:

[Jesterbass21]

On a funny note I did that once! Merging on to I25 the car ahead of me was accelerating to merge and I looked over my shoulder to find my space. When I looked ahead again the car had decided to stop at the end of the ramp. Hit the brakes and stopped with no problem, I didn't get that high so I didn't even realize what I was doing until I let off the brakes and the rear wheel came back down
Its funny you say that I did my first "real" stoppie ever on accident. coasting down T.R.R. was getting rediculous so I started fucking around to keep from being bored. popped the bike in nuetral pulled the keys and turned to show my buddy when the cars in front of us stopped. 10 mph was how fast we were rolling but I grabbed the front brake and pulled the rear tire way up in the air let her down and stopped an inch from the cars back bumper. BTW did I tell you there was a hundred foot drop 16 inches to my right lol. Whoops.

Get better Grim we still got videos to shoot.

[TinkerinWstuff]

= stoppie fail

better practice that move more

http://www.autoevolution.com/images/news/how-to-stoppie-on-a-motorcycle-thumb-7064_5.jpg

[grim]

= stoppie fail

better practice that move more

http://www.autoevolution.com/images/news/how-to-stoppie-on-a-motorcycle-thumb-7064_5.jpg

No thanks I've never stunted or even tried to nor do I want to.

[Nooch]

No thanks I've never stunted intentionally.

Fixed! :D

[CraigB]

holy shit, man, glad to hear the injuries (and damages) are relatively minor.

[SloBlue]

Glad your still with us.

I was lazy yesterday. I was wrenching on my son's car and had to make two quick runs to the auto parts store on my XR. I put on a helmet and gloves, but just wore the t-shirt and shorts I was already wearing. I'm glad I'm not telling a story like yours today. My story would have a lot more blood and road rash.

[Wheezy]

Damn sorry that sucks. Glad to hear you are ok. Get better and take it easy the next couple weeks to recover.

[onelocked]

Haven't met you but am glad to hear it was not worse.

As far as tail bones go they hurt bad for a while but there isn't anything that can be done for them....ibuprofen. As for your wrist redness, HEAT, and swelling = a broken bone. Just something to watch for, hope you heal quickly!

[grim]

Haven't met you but am glad to hear it was not worse.

As far as tail bones go they hurt bad for a while but there isn't anything that can be done for them....ibuprofen. As for your wrist redness, HEAT, and swelling = a broken bone. Just something to watch for, hope you heal quickly!

Thanks for the advice 100% positive it's sprained absolutly no redness or swelling. Tailbone is bruised and I have cuts on my upper ass where the bike literally tried rape me. Also sore I my left leg and right shoulder. Just going to take it easy fix the bike and let it sit pretty for a little bit.

[Clovis]

I have cuts on my upper ass

This demands pictures!! :twisted::twisted:

[grim]

This demands pictures!! :twisted::twisted:

Might be considered porn :lol:

[Genoru]

get well soon! both you n your bike.

[grim]

Thanks ImortalUK it looks like the ninja will be back to 100% this upcoming weekend he searched for the parts I needed and found all of them at an awesome price! if the wrist isn't up to it by next weekend i may need a hand or two taking all of the fairings off and putting the new ones on. I would be more than willing to provide some pizza and beer to anyone who wants to help out or even just shoot the shit.


Thanks again to everyone for all of the well wishes it is much appreciated!

[JKOL]

Grim I could be available to help. I have a breakfast meeting until 10am Saturday, after that I am free. I am not exactly a WYOTech grad, but I know the difference between a phillips and a flat head.

[grim]

Grim I could be available to help. I have a breakfast meeting until 10am Saturday, after that I am free. I am not exactly a WYOTech grad, but I know the difference between a phillips and a flat head.

Perfect cause most of the stuff is a 5mm Alan :lol: that's awesome bro I will post up when all the stuff comes in.

[madvlad]

Im off this upcoming weekend if you need help mang

[Ghost]

D'oh, sorry man. Glad you're Ok and the bike's fixable.

[Wheezy]

I would be willing to help out. It could give me a chance to meet some of you. I get off work at noon on saturday.

[JKOL]

You didn't miss much today unless you like going slower than the speed limit and looking at leaves.

[grim]

You didn't miss much today unless you like going slower than the speed limit and looking at leaves.

Yea your not the first person to tell me that. Looks like today would have been a good day for one of my early am adventures

[MilkMan]

Yikes man.. No fun at all. Glad to hear your alright for the most part and in good spirits. Luckily for the bike it had a nice soft you to land on so it doesnt look to bad at all. Let me know if you want or need any help with the bike, you've seen my resume so I may qualify lol! Heal up quick man! Got a few more days of riding left I imagine before its too cold or dusty to get out there!
-Mick-

[puckstr]

sorry bout your bike, but glad to hear you walked/rode away

[FZjake719]

Wow, sounds like an interesting afternoon! Glad to hear you're relatively unscathed. As many have said, it could have been MUCH worse...

Heal up and have at it! this time, keep it sticky side down though.... :)

[SaShWhO]

I have braces to make your wrist hurt less but whatever you do DO NOT GET YOUR ASSBONE CHECKED at the doctors office (no matter how bad or how long it hurts) unless you like the idea of some dude sticking his finger up your b hole.
they sell inflatable 'donuts' at Walgreens to make sitting less of a pain in the ass.(literally:D)
all in all I'm glad you lived to tell the tale.

[bulldog]

Glad you walked away from this man!

Sorry to hear about the tailbone though because I did that once and it was very painful for about two months. I doubt there is anything they can do for it though, just has to heal on it's own. Maybe some pain killers will help.

[grim]

I have braces to make your wrist hurt less but whatever you do DO NOT GET YOUR ASSBONE CHECKED at the doctors office (no matter how bad or how long it hurts) unless you like the idea of some dude sticking his finger up your b hole.
they sell inflatable 'donuts' at Walgreens to make sitting less of a pain in the ass.(literally:D)
all in all I'm glad you lived to tell the tale.

Well im glad that you said something i am going to see my doctor at 1:30 today so ill just keep the tailbone part to myself i don't want to get probed! My wrist is a shitload better i have been wrapping it before i go to bed and im sure in a week it will be fine. However now i think i have another issue i sneezed yesterday and it fucking hurt my rib cage pretty good as well as my lower stomach. Probably just bruising but better safe than sorry.

[bulldog]

Well im glad that you said something i am going to see my doctor at 1:30 today so ill just keep the tailbone part to myself i don't want to get probed! My wrist is a shitload better i have been wrapping it before i go to bed and im sure in a week it will be fine. However now i think i have another issue i sneezed yesterday and it fucking hurt my rib cage pretty good as well as my lower stomach. Probably just bruising but better safe than sorry. lol...I got mine checked and didn't get no finger in my butt! I think Sasha's doctor just liked him more than the average patient! :lol:

Get pain pills man! This sh*t is going to hurt you for a long time; even sleeping!!!!!

[mastap07]

glad you made it out alive main! hope you have a speedy recovery and eat some cookies to help that! glad your bike made it out looking pretty good too. a little time and money and youll be back on two in no time!

[SaShWhO]

lol...I got mine checked and didn't get no finger in my butt! I think Sasha's doctor just liked him more than the average patient! :lol:



no,
your doctor just got a wiff of your foul, digusting, improperly wiped musclebound ass and decided that you'll live with or without a proper exam.

[grim]

no,
your doctor just got a wiff of your foul, digusting, improperly wiped musclebound ass and decided that you'll live with or without a proper exam.

Best quote ever!

[grim]

separated left lower rib....fucking awesome!!

[Ghost]

separated left lower rib....fucking awesome!!

Ouch. That sucks man, get some good pain killers, not much else will help.

Of course, I do have a staple gun if you want to DIY a solution...

[mdub]

separated left lower rib....fucking awesome!!


man that hurts. cant breathe too deep....i have had my share, of course due to bike wreck...

[Sean]

Bummer :(

[bulldog]

separated left lower rib....fucking awesome!! Damn man, I have done that too when snowboarding and that one hurt for a long time too...sucks you never know how much you use your ribs till you injure them and they hurt when you breathe, laugh, fart, etc. Heal up brother!


no,
your doctor just got a wiff of your foul, digusting, improperly wiped musclebound ass and decided that you'll live with or without a proper exam. You sure know a lot about my ass....the muscle part definetly crossed the "gay" line though :lol: You sure you didn't enjoy that exam too much? :gay:

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

lol...I got mine checked and didn't get no finger in my butt!

......but you know you WANTED to......:eek::gay::p:D

[bulldog]

......but you know you WANTED to......:eek::gay::p:D If that were the case then I would have went to Sasha's homo doctor :lol:

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

If that were the case then I would have went to Sasha's homo doctor :lol:
Maybe that's WHY Sascha goes there? Just sayin'.......:D

[bornwildnfree]

Well, no more really hard hugs for a while and tell your wife to go easy on the leather restraints LMAO

[SaShWhO]

separated left lower rib....fucking awesome!!

have it removed, send it to your god and have him turn it into a usable woman.


If that were the case then I would have went to Sasha's homo doctor :lol:


Maybe that's WHY Sascha goes there? Just sayin'.......:D

I am the Doctor:321:

[bulldog]

have it removed, send it to your god and have him turn it into a usable woman.





I am the Doctor:321: Wow, even I don't know what to say to this. I am translating this as Sasha has now admitted on a public forum he puts his own finger in his butt and calls it "playing doctor". :dunno:

[grim]

have it removed, send it to your god and have him turn it into a usable woman.


:pointlaugh:

[Ghost]

Wow, even I don't know what to say to this. I am translating this as Sasha has now admitted on a public forum he puts his own finger in his butt and calls it "playing doctor". :dunno:

TMI.

[bornwildnfree]

AHHHHHH my eyes!

[grim]

It pleases me to see that my thread of me going down has now diverted into the fact that someone may or may not indeed stick their finger up their own butt!! (no sarcasm)

[bulldog]

It pleases me to see that my thread of me going down has now diverted into the fact that someone may or may not indeed stick their finger up their own butt!! (no sarcasm) :lol: As long as you remember it was NOT me that put a finger in my butt! Them crazy germans! :lol:

[SaShWhO]

It pleases me to see that my thread of me going down
nuff said:gay:

[grim]

nuff said:gay:

Just keep your finger away from my bunghole!

[Ghost]

It pleases me to see that my thread of me going down

+


nuff said:gay:

+


Just keep your finger away from my bunghole!

=

A hot date between you two? (Don't post vids, no one wants to see)

[Nooch]

Grim posts a thread.

Ghost comments in Grim's thread.

The thread turns gay.

This trend has been really consistent lately! With or without cookies!

[Ghost]

Grim posts a thread.

Ghost comments in Grim's thread.

The thread turns gay.

This trend has been really consistent lately! With or without cookies!

It was gay long before I posted...

[grim]

+


A hot date between you two? (Don't post vids, no one wants to see)

Emphasis on "Vids no one wants to see" Implying that YOU don't want anyone else to see because you want to watch them for yourself.


Got the message loud and clear Ghost likes two things: Cookies, and Gay porn!

[Ghost]

Got the message loud and clear Ghost likes two things: Cookies, and Gay porn!

Actually, I only like cookies.

[tecknojoe]

Ghey != Gay

You guys need to just meet up and swing cocks for a while. Then come back to CSC :lol:

[Ghost]

Ghey != Gay

You guys need to just meet up and swing cocks for a while. Then come back to CSC :lol:

So, you coming?

Meet at the flagpole at 3?

[tecknojoe]

So, you coming?

Meet at the flagpole at 3?

yea fuckit whatever, i'm bored

[Frankie675]

All bootyhole tickling asside....

Is hovering your finger over the brake a good idea? I keep only my pointer on the brake at all times. I think it helps me keep braking smoother and in-case of emergency situations I won't be forced to wrench my fingers over the brakes and squeeze the death out of them. I have the idea that if I ever do get into a bad situation that my pointer finger isn't strong enough flip the bike.

Any thoughts?

[grim]

All bootyhole tickling asside....

Is hovering your finger over the brake a good idea? I keep only my pointer on the brake at all times. I think it helps me keep braking smoother and in-case of emergency situations I won't be forced to wrench my fingers over the brakes and squeeze the death out of them. I have the idea that if I ever do get into a bad situation that my pointer finger isn't strong enough flip the bike.

Any thoughts?


As long as ya a hydraulic brake yes your index finger is strong enough to brake too hard. I would t keep your finger over the brake if you have some sort of retard moment or panick to squeeze your hand you will squeeze the brake. My MSF coach said always use all four fingers to brake.

[Mother Goose]

As long as ya a hydraulic brake yes your index finger is strong enough to brake too hard. I would t keep your finger over the brake if you have some sort of retard moment or panick to squeeze your hand you will squeeze the brake. My MSF coach said always use all four fingers to brake.
4 fingers is a little overkill on our type of bikes. I can get the rear wheel up on the track w/ 2 fingers during hard braking, and I bet I could do it with just 1 too. I cover the clutch and the brake. Brake w/ 1 finger, the clutch with 2. I can't tell you how any times that has saved me. Just having them there gives you a faster reaction and doesn't give you the chance to fuck up getting your fingers in place to apply the brake.

[longrider]

4 fingers is a little overkill on our type of bikes. I can get the rear wheel up on the track w/ 2 fingers during hard braking, and I bet I could do it with just 1 too. I cover the clutch and the brake. Brake w/ 1 finger, the clutch with 2. I can't tell you how any times that has saved me. Just having them there gives you a faster reaction and doesn't give you the chance to fuck up getting your fingers in place to apply the brake.

+1

I ride just like Mother Goose, 1 finger always on the brake and 2 on the clutch and it has saved me too. I can max the brakes out with one finger, to be honest years ago I switched from 2 finger braking to 1 finger to give better control.

[Mother Goose]

Plus, if you're using 4 fingers on the brake, how are you holding onto the bars? Your thumb isn't a lot to hold on with. I know you need to be light on the bars, but basically letting go is probably worse.

[OUTLAWD]

I cover riding on the street, not at the track.

I use only my middle finger on the brakes, and its more than enough (brembo 19x20 helps ;)), I like having my index finger on the grip to help blip

[mdub]

My MSF coach said always use all four fingers to brake.

maybe on those old 250 training bikes.

[Clovis]

So now this is a thread about "How many fingers..."

For what it's worth I never cover my clutch lever and I use all 4 fingers to shift.

Front break is 2 fingers.

For the break I usually don't cover. My personal style is to ride a consistent speed in and our of corners so usually engine breaking alone is enough to slow down to the correct corner speed. If engine breaking alone isn't enough, I'll drag my rear break lightly but the goal is always to have my breaking done before I start the corner.

Does anyone else apply the rear break and throttle at the same time during cornering? I have no idea why this works, it seems like it would be counter intuitive.

[mdub]

all 4 fingers to shift.


fer shure....and i use my right foot for my rear brake....

[Bueller]

For fucks sake it is brakes that stop you. Breaks is when your tires get cold.

[matt2778]

Plus, if you're using 4 fingers on the brake, how are you holding onto the bars? Your thumb isn't a lot to hold on with. I know you need to be light on the bars, but basically letting go is probably worse.

Rossi brakes with all four fingers fyi

[Mother Goose]

Rossi brakes with all four fingers fyi
Are you Rossi? Am I Rossi? He also sticks a leg out when he brakes... what's your point?

On the track I'll use 2 fingers for braking and don't cover the brake, on the street I use 1 and I do cover the brake. We're talking about street riding in an uncontrolled environment where, if in an emergency situation, you need to move a different direction. On the track, most of your session or race, you know exactly where you need to go at all times.

[Mother Goose]

For fucks sake it is brakes that stop you. Breaks is when your tires get cold.
I get a break at 10, maybe you need one too. ;)

[grim]

I use all four its just what i am comfortable with but perhaps that is maybe why i grabbed the front too hard and flipped the bike. At the same time though if i hadn't grabbed the brake hard enough i may have slammed into one of the two cars and it could have been fatal so....

[Mother Goose]

I use all four its just what i am comfortable with but perhaps that is maybe why i grabbed the front too hard and flipped the bike. At the same time though if i hadn't grabbed the brake hard enough i may have slammed into one of the two cars and it could have been fatal so....
I guess it comes does to what you're comfortable with. But at the same time, if you had been covering the brake, your reaction time could have been faster, and more than likely smoother. Back when I would stunt, I could bring up the rear wheel with 1 finger on the brake with no problem. That was also with me moving forward in the seat at the same time. You'd be surprised at how well these brakes work (if they've been properly maintained).

I'm also wondering if you had slid forward in the seat as you hit the brake. Having some Stomp Grip on the bike helps a lot with that. You don't need to squeeze your knees as much with that stuff on there.

[matt2778]

Are you Rossi? Am I Rossi? He also sticks a leg out when he brakes... what's your point?

On the track I'll use 2 fingers for braking and don't cover the brake, on the street I use 1 and I do cover the brake. We're talking about street riding in an uncontrolled environment where, if in an emergency situation, you need to move a different direction. On the track, most of your session or race, you know exactly where you need to go at all times.

Just saying people brake with four fingers. People who are very fast.

I personally use two fingers to brake

[jrthomas6]

Sorry to hear about the crash, but glad you're relatively unscathed. 25 can be a scary ride, lot's of Jimmie Johnson Wanna-be's. Were you wearing the Joe Rocket gloves? If so, I hope they helped.

[grim]

Sorry to hear about the crash, but glad you're relatively unscathed. 25 can be a scary ride, lot's of Jimmie Johnson Wanna-be's. Were you wearing the Joe Rocket gloves? If so, I hope they helped.

This crash was before i bought them from you. check the date in the OP it was the very first friday in Ocotber. I was wearing scorpion gloves they held up very very well. However the Jo rocket gloves were great going up Squaw pass on sunday they had room for me to stick some hand warmers in them and my hands were nice and toasty the whole time.

[jrthomas6]

Gotcha, didn't notice the date. My bad.

[Sean]

Every time I see this thread pop up, I keep thinking Grim crashed again. Stop crashing, man.

[grim]

Every time I see this thread pop up, I keep thinking Grim crashed again. Stop crashing, man.

I didn't crash again :lol:

[TransNone13]

Do you have BF3 or GOW3?

[grim]

Do you have BF3 or GOW3?

No just Cod black ops we played before I will have MW3 next week though

[madvlad]

This thread still alive? Dayum...